Cannock Chase Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cannock Chase's crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents in September 2024 places it 11.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, marking one of the most significant gaps between local and national figures in recent months. This performance is particularly notable given the area's demographic profile, which likely includes a mix of residential and rural characteristics that may contribute to its lower crime rates compared to more densely populated regions. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime picture, accounting for 39.9% of all reported incidents, a figure that is just 3% above the UK average for this category. This suggests that while the area is not immune to violent crime, the rate remains relatively controlled. Anti-social behaviour, at 12.1% of total crimes, is 32% below the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect the area's community-focused policing efforts or the influence of local initiatives aimed at reducing public disorder. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—may have contributed to the slight increase in certain crime types. The breakdown of property crimes shows a balanced distribution between shoplifting (11.1%) and public order offences (11.0%), both of which are above the UK averages for their respective categories. This pattern could be linked to the area's retail and leisure infrastructure, which may attract both residents and visitors during the autumn months. The data also reveals that burglary and vehicle crime are both significantly below the UK average, a trend that may be attributable to the area's rural character and lower population density, which could limit opportunities for certain types of criminal activity. As the nights draw in and the weather cools, local authorities may need to monitor trends in public order offences and violent crime, particularly as the seasonal transition affects community behaviour and patterns of movement. Overall, Cannock Chase's performance relative to the UK average underscores the importance of maintaining targeted policing strategies and community engagement initiatives to sustain the current crime reduction trajectory.

September 2024 saw a 325% increase in 'other crime' reports, rising from 4 to 17 incidents. This sharp rise highlights a potential shift in the types of criminal activity being reported or recorded, though the exact nature of these crimes remains unspecified in the data. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 21.8% compared to the previous month, dropping from 110 to 86 incidents. This decline may be linked to seasonal factors such as the start of the school term or increased community activity during the early autumn. The breakdown of crime types also reveals that violent crimes (283 incidents) account for nearly 40% of all recorded crimes, significantly higher than the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000 vs 2.7 per 1,000). Conversely, burglary rates remained 35% below the UK average, a trend that may reflect the area's lower population density or effective local crime prevention measures. Residents may find the 325% jump in 'other crime' particularly noteworthy, as it represents the largest proportional change in the dataset.

Cannock Chase's crime rate in September 2024 remained stable at 6.8 per 1,000 residents, matching the rate from the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 24 reported crimes each day, a figure that provides context for local residents assessing risk levels. When scaled to the population, this translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 147 residents over the course of the month, a metric that highlights the relative frequency of incidents within the community. Comparing this to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, Cannock Chase continues to perform better than the national benchmark, though the gap has narrowed slightly from previous months. The local population of 104,088 means that the absolute number of crimes (709) remains proportionally lower than what would be expected in a similarly sized area with the UK average rate. This suggests that local factors—such as community engagement, policing strategies, or area-specific demographics—may be contributing to the sustained lower crime rate.